US Bridges

Broadway over Sunset Channel

Fair

Orange County, California · 100 Ne/O Pacific Cst HWY · Structure no. 55C0283

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Sunset Channel is a concrete slab carrying Broadway over Sunset Channel in Orange County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesSunset Channel
Location100 Ne/O Pacific Cst HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.71811, -118.07012
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Sunset Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Sunset Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Sunset Channel carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Sunset Channel?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Sunset Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.